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Are you an SFC student that needs a ride? The college and Uber may have you covered.

Jul 24, 2024 | yahoo.com | Lillian Lawson

Lillian Lawson, Gainesville SunJuly 25, 2024 at 2:01 AM·2 min readSanta Fe College students in urgent situations will now have access to free Uber rides through a program that started earlier this month. Through a partnership with Uber, Santa Fe College (SFC) students will receive an Uber voucher for two rides within 15 miles of Santa Fe College’s Northwest Campus or its centers.
UF President Ben Sasse suddenly announced he was resigning. Here's what else we know.

Jul 19, 2024 | yahoo.com | Lillian Lawson

Lillian Lawson, Gainesville SunJuly 19, 2024 at 11:32 AM·3 min readLate Thursday night University of Florida President Ben Sasse made an unexpected announcement that he would be stepping down from his position, effective this month. Here's what we know so far about the situation. Ben Sasse, University of Florida president, speaks during his inauguration on Nov. 2, 2023 at the University of Florida Auditorium in Gainesville, Florida.
Ben Sasse resigns after less than two years as UF president

Jul 18, 2024 | tallahassee.com | Lillian Lawson

In a sudden announcement Thursday night, UF News said University of Florida President Ben Sasse is resigning effective July 31. According to Sasse, this unexpected change is due to his wife's recent epilepsy diagnosis. “My wife Melissa’s recent epilepsy diagnosis and a new batch of memory issues have been hard, but we’re facing it together,” Sasse said in a UF News release. “Our two wonderful daughters are in college, but our youngest is just turning 13.
Ben Sasse resigns after less than two years as UF president

Jul 18, 2024 | palmbeachpost.com | Lillian Lawson

A sudden announcement from UF News Thursday evening officially announced the resignation of University of Florida President Ben Sasse. This unexpected change is due to, according to Sasse, his wife's recent epilepsy diagnosis. “My wife Melissa’s recent epilepsy diagnosis and a new batch of memory issues have been hard, but we’re facing it together,” Sasse said in a UF News release. “Our two wonderful daughters are in college, but our youngest is just turning 13.
Ben Sasse resigns after less than two years as UF president

Jul 18, 2024 | news-journalonline.com | Lillian Lawson

In a sudden announcement Thursday night, UF News said University of Florida President Ben Sasse is resigning effective July 31. According to Sasse, this unexpected change is due to his wife's recent epilepsy diagnosis. “My wife Melissa’s recent epilepsy diagnosis and a new batch of memory issues have been hard, but we’re facing it together,” Sasse said in a UF News release. “Our two wonderful daughters are in college, but our youngest is just turning 13.
Think you know everything about alligators? Check your knowledge here, Florida

Jul 18, 2024 | yahoo.com | Lillian Lawson

Lillian Lawson, Gainesville SunJuly 18, 2024 at 11:56 AM·4 min readThe American Alligator is the official state reptile of Florida. Some residents fear them, and many residents love them. After all, they are the mascot of our beloved, local, Florida Gators. Here are some facts about alligators locally and across the state that you may not have known. A small alligator emerges from the plant-covered water at Sweetwater Wetlands Park in Gainesville, Florida on October 31, 2022.
School board discusses future of Alachua eSchool, votes on contract

Jul 17, 2024 | yahoo.com | Lillian Lawson

Lillian Lawson, Gainesville SunJuly 17, 2024 at 1:10 PM·3 min readAlachua County School Board members voted Tuesday on a one-year contract with Florida Virtual School (FLVS), which provides curriculum for many students enrolled in the county’s online schooling, called Alachua eSchool. Alachua eSchool began in 2012 with virtual courses for 6-12th graders, and elementary program for Kindergarten-5th graders was added during the 2013-2014 school year.
How does Alachua County Schools' statewide assessment scores compare to last year?

Jul 1, 2024 | yahoo.com | Lillian Lawson

Lillian Lawson, Gainesville SunJuly 1, 2024 at 3:13 PM·3 min readResults of the second year of the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) progress monitoring assessments were released Monday, showing significant improvement across statewide assessments.
Beat the heat: Here are some activities in Gainesville you can do without breaking a sweat

Jul 1, 2024 | yahoo.com | Lillian Lawson

Looking to go out and about without breaking a sweat this summer? The city of Gainesville offers a plethora of indoor activities that appeal to a wide range of ages. Here's a list of some popular spots to be entertained while escaping the brutal summer heat:Butterfly Rainforest3215 Hull Road, Gainesville; 352-846-2000; floridamuseum.ufl.eduOn the outskirts of the University of Florida campus, in the midst of The Swamp, lies a rainforest.
Long holiday weekend: UF cancels classes on July 5

Jun 28, 2024 | yahoo.com | Lillian Lawson

Lillian Lawson, Gainesville SunJune 28, 2024 at 12:14 PM·1 min readThe University of Florida has decided to close and cancel classes on Friday, July 5. In the spirit of celebrating the nation’s independence, UF said, this extra day off is a perfect opportunity to enjoy time with family and friends. “We want Gators to enjoy an extra day as we celebrate our nation’s freedom,” said UF President Ben Sasse in a news release. “More family time, more barbecue, and more fireworks.

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Articles

Are you an SFC student that needs a ride? The college and Uber may have you covered.

UF President Ben Sasse suddenly announced he was resigning. Here's what else we know.

Ben Sasse resigns after less than two years as UF president

Ben Sasse resigns after less than two years as UF president

Ben Sasse resigns after less than two years as UF president

Think you know everything about alligators? Check your knowledge here, Florida

School board discusses future of Alachua eSchool, votes on contract

How does Alachua County Schools' statewide assessment scores compare to last year?

Beat the heat: Here are some activities in Gainesville you can do without breaking a sweat

Long holiday weekend: UF cancels classes on July 5

Journalists covering the same region

Ryan Wyatt Turbeville

Zach Abolverdi

Bradley J. Benoit

Alan Festo

Julia Haley

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